2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER tow

Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your foot and pull up on the
parking brake lever located between the seats.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
on the instrument panel cluster will come on.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 208.To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up
until you can press in the button at the end of
the lever. Hold the button in as you move
the parking brake lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 368.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly set.
Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive,
your vehicle will be free to roll — even if
your shift lever is in PARK (P) — if your
transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure
the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in
NEUTRAL. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on
page 121. Always put the shift lever fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly set.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a
Trailer on page 368.To shift into PARK (P):
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and
set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing
the button on the side of the shift lever and
pushing the lever all the way toward the front
of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. You
know your vehicle is in PARK (P) if the key
can be removed from the ignition.
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{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, it will
be free to roll — even if the shift lever is
in PARK (P) — if the transfer case is in
NEUTRAL. So be sure the transfer case
is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL.
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 121.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 127.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 368.
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Your vehicle may have this feature. While sitting in
a comfortable driving position, adjust the rearview
mirror so you can see clearly behind your
vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up
or down and side to side. The day/night control,
located at the bottom of the mirror, adjusts
the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind
during evening or dark conditions. Turn the
control clockwise for night use; return it to the
center for daytime use.
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®
Your vehicle may have a rearview mirror with the
OnStar®system.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the
bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the OnStar
®system and how
to subscribe to OnStar®. Also, seeOnStar®
System on page 145for more information about
the services OnStar®provides.
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3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the
desired zone number appears in the display.
Release the button. After approximately
four seconds of inactivity, the new zone
number will be locked in and the
compass/temperature display will return.
4. Calibrate the compass as described next.
Compass Calibration
The compass may need calibration if one of the
following occurs:
After approximately ve seconds, the display
does not show a compass heading (N for
North, for example), there may be a strong
magnetic eld interfering with the compass.
Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad
holder or a similar magnetic item.
The compass does not display the correct
heading and the compass zone variance
is set correctly.In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the
mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed,
press and hold the on/off button until CAL is
displayed.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the
vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
Passenger Airbag Indicator
The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger
airbag indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the
buttons. If the vehicle has this feature, the
mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag
symbol in Canada, when the passenger airbag is
enabled. For more information, seePassenger
Sensing System on page 80.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
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Passenger Airbag Indicator
The mirror may be equipped with a passenger
airbag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the
buttons. If the vehicle has this feature the mirror
will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol
in Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled.
For more information seePassenger Sensing
System on page 80.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Outside Manual Mirrors
If the vehicle has the manual outside mirrors,
adjust each outside mirror so that a little of
the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen
while sitting in a comfortable, driving position.
Both mirrors can be manually folded inward
by pulling them towards the vehicle. Push the
mirrors away from the vehicle, to the normal
position, before driving.
Outside Power Mirrors
Your vehicle may have this feature. The power
mirror control is located on the driver’s door.
Turn the control knob left or right to select the
desired mirror. Then move the control knob to the
left or right or up or down to position the mirror
so that you can see a little of the outside of
the vehicle. After adjusting the position of the
mirrors, turn the knob to the center off position so
that the mirrors do not move.
If the travel position in any direction of the mirror
is reached, it will enter a ratcheting mode.
This action is harmless. It is a warning that the
mirror can go no further. To stop this action, back
the mirror up by moving the knob in the opposite
direction.
The mirrors can be manually folded inward to
prevent damage when going through an automatic
car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the
vehicle. To return the mirror to its original position,
push outward. Be sure to return both mirrors to
their original unfolded position before driving.
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To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check now and then to make sure
the luggage carrier is locked and cargo is still
securely fastened.
When the luggage carrier is not in use, place the
crossrails at the following positions for wind
noise reduction. Place one crossrail at the rear
most point of the vehicle and the other crossrail
above the opening of the rear door.
Rear Floor Storage Lid
{CAUTION:
If any removable convenience item is not
secured properly, it can move around in a
collision or sudden stop. People in the
vehicle could be injured. Be sure to
secure any such item properly.
Your vehicle has a rear cargo area with a
removable storage lid.To remove the rear oor storage lid, do the
following:
1. Press the latch release and lift up the latch
handle.
2. Raise the lid slightly to unhook it.
3. Pull the lid toward you to release it from the
forward mounting tabs.
To reinstall the rear oor storage lid, reverse the
previous steps. Make sure the lid is secure by
applying slight pressure to the latch until you hear
it click.
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Tilt Wheel
The steering wheel should be adjusted before
you drive.
The tilt lever is
located to the left of
the steering column,
under the turn
signal lever.
It can be raised to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you enter and exit the
vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and
pull the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel
to a comfortable level, then release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
NWindshield Wipers
JWindshield Washer
ICruise Control
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
let you signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is nished, the lever
returns automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever returns
by itself when released. The bottom of the outside
rearview mirrors might also have lane change
indicators.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash more quickly than normal, a signal
bulb could be burned out and other drivers will not
see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check the fuse. SeeFuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 503and check for
burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added
wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal asher
is used. With this asher installed, the signal
indicator ashes even if a turn signal bulb
is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal
lamps regularly to make sure they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than
3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime sounds at each
ash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime,
move the turn signal lever to the off position.
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